Chapter 48: Charlotte Linlin Wants to Have a Child?
Brook hadn't expected that during Redfield's time away, not only had he subdued a few remote sky islands, but he had also seized a group of weather scientists!
This was perfect—they could enhance the floating capabilities of the new ship. Brook also had Shakky learn their techniques, ensuring she could master climate control and meteorology.
However, these stubborn old meteorologists weren't easily swayed. They didn't respond well to force and nearly fought Brook and his crew. Eventually, after some tough negotiations, they agreed to help—on the condition that they would be released afterward. Brook, in turn, required them to raise the flag of Sky Nation, making them a vassal state while guaranteeing non-interference and resource support.
Under Redfield's intense gaze, the meteorologists reluctantly agreed. Once they left Sky Nation, they had no intention of returning for decades!
When Brook inquired about the method for making Vivre Cards, they feigned ignorance, whistling and shaking their heads. Their lies were painfully obvious. Ultimately, through a mix of coercion and persuasion, Brook got his hands on the secret. Now, there was no escape for them!
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While Fish-Man Tom was constructing the new ship and Redfield searched for other sky islands, Brook received an urgent message via Den Den Mushi that left him restless.
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By posing as Carmel, Brook had gathered information from Charlotte Linlin. It turned out that Streusen had been constantly urging her to fulfill her dream of creating Totto Land—by having children with various races.
Even more disturbingly, Streusen had suggested that he should father her first child, claiming it was the "most difficult first step." He sought to deceive the naive yet immensely powerful Linlin.
Streusen had witnessed the horrors a six-year-old Linlin committed at the Sheep's House and saw immense potential in her. He formed a crew with her, envisioning a grand future.